tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post748939868761008072..comments2024-03-29T06:19:53.264-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: BEACH GIRL, BEACH DAYS & COWGIRLSBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-49542422876328551182017-07-17T10:30:00.719-05:002017-07-17T10:30:00.719-05:00creating wonderful summer memories xocreating wonderful summer memories xodebhttp://deb-posted-from-home.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-19403896734464753362017-07-11T10:05:11.642-05:002017-07-11T10:05:11.642-05:00So nice to see you enjoying the summer in such sty...So nice to see you enjoying the summer in such style, Jane. Great photos.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8080327859643603872017-07-10T21:51:21.377-05:002017-07-10T21:51:21.377-05:00Jane it is so beautiful to read and hear about the...Jane it is so beautiful to read and hear about the lake house. Such a peaceful and beautiful place for you and your family to be together. Such beautiful memories both old and new. Enjoy this wonderful summer. It goes so fast.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38203986571563849892017-07-09T11:18:30.014-05:002017-07-09T11:18:30.014-05:00It looks lovely there...it really is a different l...It looks lovely there...it really is a different lifestyle at the lake. Sometimes alone time is very good for the spirit.<br />I haven't been able to spend much time at the lake this year, but hope to head down for a longer stay soon...can't wait!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-47602046403713777432017-07-08T10:54:54.518-05:002017-07-08T10:54:54.518-05:00That baby girl is edible,her on her tummy ..the li...That baby girl is edible,her on her tummy ..the little back and ruffles..and then her face in the highchair..I love big eyes..I melt:)<br />I am late in coming by..because as usual..even though I have signed up..no posts appear for me..<br />I love your honesty.<br />Everyone is so different and this works for both of you..visibly:)<br />You're adorable in your explanation of it.<br /><br />I've been married forever and we are 24/7 together....we are different..and I wonder what I would do differently if he went on a 2 day trip..would I read later w/ my Ipad?LOL..I love my Ipad at night in bed..Jacques is like clockwork re everything..I think although I am such a creature of habit and routine..sometimes I would just kick the clock..or cover it up:)Probably not for long..<br />Not sure how I would be on my own..:(<br />He's been the truest best friend I have ever had in all my 63 yrs.<br />I am sure it is the same for you:)<br />Disappointing how friends can come and go..<br />Have a beautiful weekend.<br />That M..is such a reason for happiness:)<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-88797716793610187852017-07-08T07:11:54.890-05:002017-07-08T07:11:54.890-05:00she little angle sounds most precious thing on ear...she little angle sounds most precious thing on earth right now!<br /><br />i loved your words about having some timeout with ourselves.<br />without such luxury we can't handle our self as better as we do .<br />i too need sometime alone just with to get back to myself.<br />i can see how glorious place you own my friend to sit and relax and enjoy the time with you and your loved onesbailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-34051715094363339352017-07-06T23:02:40.959-05:002017-07-06T23:02:40.959-05:00Oh, how sweet little Madelyn is! It's wonderfu...Oh, how sweet little Madelyn is! It's wonderful that she will have many happy memories made at the lake! I think alone time is good for couples every now and then. My hubs went to Florida for a few days last winter on his own, before we met him down there, and I'm going on a girls' weekend in October. We appreciate each other more when we're back together. Enjoy your lake time! Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-20793118983330344062017-07-03T13:21:38.607-05:002017-07-03T13:21:38.607-05:00Hi Jane. That little Esther Williams is just the c...Hi Jane. That little Esther Williams is just the cutest little thing. She is growing fast. the 4th celebrations will be wonderful at the lake, I'm just imagining! I am just a little envious of your time there. Quiet, a glass of wine and Rachel Maddow sounds like heaven to me..Happy 4th..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-45661778383411115592017-07-03T07:41:37.845-05:002017-07-03T07:41:37.845-05:00I am so happy that you are truly enjoying your sum...I am so happy that you are truly enjoying your summer. That little Esther Williams just delights me. Why is that those charming thigh dimples don't look good on me? :) Have a wonderful holiday my friend!Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72259375038441957242017-07-02T09:33:48.203-05:002017-07-02T09:33:48.203-05:00Wonderful post Jane . . .
That little Maddie is sc...Wonderful post Jane . . .<br />That little Maddie is scrumptious! <br />Over the top adorable.<br />Alone time for the "he and you" . . .<br />Great it is, bet he thinks so too . . .<br />Loved Maddie in the boat on his lap!<br />And her bathing suit . . .Esther Williams look for sure! <br />What a fun post . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78711986142086280712017-06-27T16:44:56.576-05:002017-06-27T16:44:56.576-05:00Alone time is good. I had a girls weekend this pas...Alone time is good. I had a girls weekend this past week (just now catching up on my favorite blogs!), but I always enjoy getting back. And why is it that is feels like there's so much to do, when it's really all self-imposed??<br />That Madelyn....ohmygosh. While that baby's face is adorable, carrots and all, there is just something that has always made my heart melt with a baby's neck and back of the head. Seriously. I just love it. So that Esther photo totally does it for me.<br />Enjoy your lake time. Boots, shorts, wine and diet pepsi. Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78656318978259999362017-06-27T10:57:44.209-05:002017-06-27T10:57:44.209-05:00Hi there! I just found your blog and I LOVE it! Gr...Hi there! I just found your blog and I LOVE it! Great post. OMG, that BABY!! She is gorgeous!!!!!! How wonderful to have a cottage to grab some solitude. Enjoy it!Mamey Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67886751412250921112017-06-27T08:10:43.719-05:002017-06-27T08:10:43.719-05:00Sounds perfect to me! Marc and I are both retired...Sounds perfect to me! Marc and I are both retired and have PLENTY of together time:) We enjoy being apart a little too! SWEETEST little one in her swimsuit:) Enjoy your day dear friend, I am sure you will:) HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-51711079461789016672017-06-27T00:40:57.712-05:002017-06-27T00:40:57.712-05:00Oh, the baby is just too precious, Jane. Don't...Oh, the baby is just too precious, Jane. Don't you just want to eat her up? My little grandson is about the same age - why can't they stay babies forever? It sounds like this time you have taken has done a world of good for you. It's so nice to have time to do, eat, think and sleep exactly what and when you want. We, who have been married a long time, rarely get that chance and it is not that we don't love them, but it is nice to remember who we are as a separate individual. Your memories of growing up on the prairie sound so wonderful. I love your cowgirl boots - I've always wanted a pair, but I was an East-coast girl - you know - the 'Boston Proper' preppie look, although I rebelled and was a bona-fide hippie-girl. Oh, those young days went by too darn fast and now here we are, kissing grand-babies and stealing time away from the hubs. Rachel Maddow is our nightly habit, too :) Love your posts, always. Hope the rest of your summer is relaxing and happy. xx Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-26490290539262250632017-06-26T18:18:05.198-05:002017-06-26T18:18:05.198-05:00Love that shot of Papa with his wee gal...priceles...Love that shot of Papa with his wee gal...priceless!<br />You seem a lot better Jane...Only a few short months ago, you were having a lot of health issues, and you have not mentioned them at all in your last few posts...this is great news!!<br />Enjoy your Lake time girl...you earned it!<br />Cheers!<br />Linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-21507450205991611512017-06-26T09:57:06.196-05:002017-06-26T09:57:06.196-05:00Hi Jane...That little Madelyn should be a model, s...Hi Jane...That little Madelyn should be a model, she's so cute. I have a secret - I LOVE when my Mr. goes on business trips because I can do my own thing like leave dishes in the sink and not make the bed. He is a Felix Unger and would have heart palpitations if he knew it!! I think it's wonderful that you are appreciating your alone time. Have a great week - I have a feeling you will!Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-86611725857880469652017-06-26T03:44:31.464-05:002017-06-26T03:44:31.464-05:00This surely looks like the way you needed to go th...This surely looks like the way you needed to go this summer! Mad and Papa looked cool and happy---surely a right of passage for all the grands.<br /><br />You got me with Segar...on of favorites! "....Tryin' to make some front page drive-in news<br />Workin' on our night moves----<br />In the summertime<br />In the sweet summertime"<br /><br />But Down on Mainstreet was good, too. Bob wrote with lots of visuals!!<br /><br />xoxos, Trudy<br /><br /><br />Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-84916164801755288752017-06-26T01:08:32.690-05:002017-06-26T01:08:32.690-05:00You sound like you're having so much fun at th...You sound like you're having so much fun at the lake.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67421904700524715802017-06-25T20:43:22.782-05:002017-06-25T20:43:22.782-05:00Sounds like you are enjoying your self Jane. Good...Sounds like you are enjoying your self Jane. Good for you. Sometimes we just need to be alone and do what we want to. The Lake is a great place to relax and unwind. I am sure the dogs love it there too.<br /><br />The pictures are great and I love the bathing beauty - she is a beautiful baby. Papa and her look so cute on the boat.<br /><br />Loved the post and so glad that all is well with you.<br /><br />Lots of hugs,<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67731742916589401672017-06-25T19:05:00.555-05:002017-06-25T19:05:00.555-05:00Love the photo of Papa and Madelyn. Yes, you shoul...Love the photo of Papa and Madelyn. Yes, you should frame it. Madelyn just keeps getting cuter and cuter. Glad you're enjoying your days at the lake. Sounds dreamy. xoA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72559677055791289382017-06-25T16:31:02.750-05:002017-06-25T16:31:02.750-05:00It sounds like you're having a great summer. A...It sounds like you're having a great summer. A little time apart can be a great time to relax and rejuvenate. I always look forward to Earl's yearly hunting trip with the guys when I can eat pizza, not cook and do whatever I want. I'm always glad to have him home at the end but I think everyone needs that little shot of freedom.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-75609522623356842462017-06-25T14:39:35.593-05:002017-06-25T14:39:35.593-05:00Jane, I put some King Ranch choices on my wish lis...Jane, I put some King Ranch choices on my wish list too. But your boots have character to the hilt! <br /><br />Madelyn's bathing costume is darling, and that pose is magazine worthy! It must be so much fun to choose her wardrobe, I know your daughter must be loving that, and I bet her grandmother does too. <br /><br />Swiftering, I'll tell RH about that! He wonders why I don't vacuum but it's so much easier to zip around with a swifter, and easy to run under furniture. So until he volunteers to take over vacuuming I'll still use the swifter! <br /><br />Your time spent at the lake alone reminds me so much of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea. That time away from family (except for her sister) always restored her and inspired her writing and it is obvious that it has you too. <br /><br />Best to you,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-24806557907776521572017-06-25T13:28:26.648-05:002017-06-25T13:28:26.648-05:00After reading your post, I can tell that although ...After reading your post, I can tell that although you love your family you want some alone time. I am glad you are embracing it. My parents were never joined at the hip and their marriage lasted 64 years.<br /><br />Love your photos of your granddaughter. What a cutie! And so stylish!<br /><br />Enjoy your Summer at the Lake.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-11173314495643166212017-06-25T10:28:04.630-05:002017-06-25T10:28:04.630-05:00Your Summer sounds like a dream to me, Jane! Being...Your Summer sounds like a dream to me, Jane! Being able to just "be", and not worry about anything, or anyone. The husband was supposed to go on a fishing trip for the weekend, and I was sooo looking forward to some alone time to get a few things done here...but alas, he came home last night....not that I don't want him around, but I was truly looking forward to being home by myself for a couple of days...ya know?!<br />You sound happy. Turning the page to a new chapter in life can be a VERY good thing. We need to put our minds to it, and not let the thoughts of "emptiness" creep in. If we look at things as "time" instead of the word "empty", we will "fill" our lives with LIFE! And then we realize how quickly time goes by, and there will never be enough. No more long, lonely days. Just that hope(fervent expectation) of each new day!! We have lived so many chapters so far, Jane....but there are so many more to discover! <br />Great post, dear friend.<br />Debbie<br />xoxoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-85203904222721823102017-06-25T06:18:50.208-05:002017-06-25T06:18:50.208-05:00You sound so happy, happy and rested. I am glad y...You sound so happy, happy and rested. I am glad you are taking this time for yourself, it is essential I think. Although I seem to find it hard to even find a few minutes to myself. Jus having the time to wake up, drink tea, read or wander out to the lake is so lovely. Enjoy!Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.com